QCC 2013-2014 Enrollment Guide

Fall 2013 ClassEs start sEptEmbEr 3!It’s not too late to register for a class or enroll in a program!

www.QCC.edu | 508.853.2300

Welcome to QCC! to register for one class or enroll in a program, start HErE!

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Did you know? QCC is in Your Neighborhood! With multiple locations in Worcester, southbridge, marlborough and online.

We’ve included all the basic information in this condensed guide to help you start the process. We’ve made it easy, but if you need more detailed information or additional help, call 508.853.2300 or visit www.QCC.edu. Someone will be happy to answer your questions or help you make an appointment with an advisor or another appropriate staff member. Save time and enroll online, at your convenience.

Most locations are on major WRTA bus routes, too. Check www.QCC.edu for all your options! Ride-sharing is also an option so there’s never a reason to let transportation stand in the way. If you need driving directions to any of our multiple locations, visit www.QCC.edu/directions. (See map on page 6 for Worcester location.) We’ll get you there! there’s no reason to let distance stand in your way.

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pick a program or course that interests you. See pages 4 - 5 or visit www.QCC.edu for all your options. Can’t decide? Schedule an appointment with an Advisor at www.QCC.edu/advising or call 508.854.4308 for assistance selecting your best options.

register. Visit www.QCC.edu/register for a registration form to apply for a program or register for an individual class. Follow the instructions online.

The payment deadline for Fall 2013 Semester is August 27. (Don’t delay - registration for fall 2013 is currently in process.)

take a placement test. If you plan to register for an English or mathematics course or a course that requires English or math as a pre-requisite, new students need to take the Placement Test in English and mathematics prior to registration.

Go to www.QCC.edu/advising to schedule an appointment to take the placement test or call 508.854.4308.

Go to Class! (You did it. You’re IN! How easy was that?) Fall semester 2013 and the beginning of your successful future start Tuesday, September 3!

Need additional assistance? QCC is committed to provide access for students with

disabilities. Students with disabilities who would like assistance must schedule an intake/planning

appointment and provide appropriate documentation of the disability. For more information please

contact Disability Services at 508.854.4471 or email disabilityservices@qcc.mass.edu.

Enrollment

Did you know? You could save over $100,000 by starting at QCC and transferring to a four-year university!* students have gone on to 4-year degrees at colleges such as Worcester polytechnic Institute, Cornell, becker, Nichols, assumption College, rensselaer polytechnic Institute, and many more - speak to a transfer services advisor at 508.854.4404 or visit www.qcc.mass.edu/transfer for more information.

QCC offers all the affordable programs you want, when you want them. You’re ready to take the next step and register! It’s EasY:

*Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, The College Payoff

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below is a complete list of all the programs of study QCC offers. Instructions for completing an application form are at www.QCC.edu/enrollment-steps but as always, if you need additional

help or have questions, call advising at 508.854.4308.

Program Code Program Name QCC

Location

Day Evening

Weekend% Online*

Applied Arts GA Applied Arts Computer Graphic Design D W D, E < 50%

Automotive TechnologyAT Automotive Technology D B D < 50%AMF Ford Maintenance and Light Repair C B D < 50%BI Biotechnology Technician C W E < 50%

BusinessAF Accounting Assistant/Finance Assistant C S, W D, E > 50%APAR Accounts Payable/Receivable C W D, E, W > 50%BAC Business Administration C S, W D, E 100%BBAP Business Administration Admin. Professional Option D S, W D, E > 80%BB Business Administration Career D S, W D, E 100%BT Business Administration Transfer D S, W D, E 100%BTFT Business Administration Transfer Fast Track D A, W D, E 100%COBB Clerical Office Certificate C W D, E > 50%ENS Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management C W D, E > 50%FCBK Full Charge Bookkeeper C W D, E, W > 50%INS Insurance C W D, E > 50%MSBB Medical Office C W D, E < 50%CHM Complementary Health D W D > 80%

Computer Information Systems (CIS) CAS CIS Applications Specialist C W D, E > 80%CIAS CIS Applications Specialist D W D, E > 80%DB CIS Database C W D, E > 50%CIDB CIS Database Option D W D, E > 50%CIPR CIS Programming D W D, E > 80%CWA CIS Web Applications C W D, E > 50%CIWB CIS Web Development Option D W D, E > 50%CS Computer Science Transfer D W D, E > 50%

Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) SE Computer Systems Engineering Technology D W D, E > 50%CF CSET Computer Forensics C W D, E > 50%CBS CSET Cyber Security C W D, E > 50%SEF CSET Forensics D W D, E > 50%NAC CSET Network Associate C W D, E > 50%NACA CSET Network Associate Accelerated C W D < 50%NPC CSET Network Professional C W D, E > 50%PCS CSET Personal Computer Specialist C W D, E > 80%USAC CSET Unix System Administration C W D, E > 50%WSAC CSET Windows Systems Administration C W D, E > 50%

Criminal JusticeCJ Criminal Justice D S, W D, E 100%LEC Law Enforcement C S, W D, E > 80%DA Dental Assisting C W D < 50%

Allied Dental ServicesADDO Allied Dental Services Dental Office Management D W D < 50%ADDS Allied Dental Services Dental Sales/Marketing D W D < 50%ADHS Allied Dental Services Health Sciences Option D W D < 50%DH Dental Hygiene D W D < 50%

Early Childhood Education (ECE) IC ECE Infant/Toddler C W D, E > 80%EEC ECE Leadership in Early Education and Care C W D, E < 50%ECPK ECE Pre K-Grade 2 Option D W D, E > 50%PATC ECE Preschool Assistant Teacher C W D, E > 50%ECPS ECE Preschool Option D W D, E > 50%CSA ECE School Age C W D, E > 50%

Electronics Technology (ET) EPCA Electromechanical Technology Career D W D, E < 50%EPTR Electromechanical Technology Transfer D W D, E < 50%CE Electronics Technology C W D, E > 50%

Degree or Certificate

QCC Programs of Study

Emergency Medical ServicesEUTC Energy Utility Technology C W D < 50%PC Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic C W D < 50%EM Paramedic Technology D W D < 50%EMT Emergency Medical Technician C W, WTHS E < 50%EI Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate C W D < 50%

EngineeringERG Engineering D W D, E < 50%ERBM Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Option D W D, E < 50%FS Fire Science D W E > 80%

General StudiesGS General Studies D S, W D, E 100%GSBT General Studies Biotechnology Option D W D, E > 50%GSCH General Studies Community Health Option D W D, E > 50%GSDS General Studies Deaf Studies Option D W D, E > 50%GSEE General Studies Elementary Education Option D W D, E > 80%GSET General Studies Energy Utility Technology Option D W D, E > 50%GSHC General Studies Health Care Option D W D, E > 80%GSOE General Studies Occupational Education Option D W D, E > 50%GSPH General Studies Pre-Pharmacy Option D W D, E > 50%HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning C A, W E < 50%

Hotel/Restaurant ManagementFM Food Service Management C W D, E < 50%HO Hospitality/Recreation Management C W D, E > 50%HRFO Hospitality/Recreation Management - Foodservice Management D W D > 50%HRHO Hospitality/Recreation Management - Hospitality Management D W D > 50%

Human ServicesDSC Direct Support C W D, E < 50%HS Human Services C W D, E > 50%HA Human Services D W D, E > 80%LA Liberal Arts D W D, E 100%

Manufacturing TechnologyCAD Computer Aided Design C W D, E < 50%MPC Manufacturing Technology C W D, E < 50%MP Manufacturing Technology D W D, E > 50%MPA Manufacturing Technology - Applied Manufacturing Option D W D, E < 50%

Medical Support SpecialistME Medical Assisting C W D < 50%MSMA Medical Support Specialist - Medical Assisting D W D > 50%

Nurse Education (NE) NUR Nurse Education D W D < 50%NUE Nurse Education Evening D W E < 50%NUL NE Advanced Placement LPN D W E < 50%NUP NE Advanced Placement Paramedic D W E < 50%NA Nursing Assistant C W, S D, W < 50%LP Practical Nursing C W D < 50%LPE Practical Nursing Evening C W E < 50%OT Occupational Therapy Assistant D W D < 50%PT Pharmacy Technician C W, S, G D,E < 50%PEKG Phlebotomy EKG Technician C W, S, G D,E < 50%RT Radiologic Technology D W D < 50%RS Respiratory Care D W D < 50%ST Surgical Technology C W D < 50%

A = QCC at Assabet Valley - 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 > 80% = 80% or moreB = QCC at Burncoat - 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606 > 50% = 50% or moreG = QCC TEC - 751 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 < 50% = Less than 50% S = QCC Southbridge - 5 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550

W = QCC Worcester - 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606 *As of July, 2013WTHS = Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive, Worcester, MA 01605

% Online Location Codes

Emergency Medical ServicesEUTC Energy Utility Technology C W D < 50%PC Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic C W D < 50%EM Paramedic Technology D W D < 50%EMT Emergency Medical Technician C W, WTHS E < 50%EI Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate C W D < 50%

EngineeringERG Engineering D W D, E < 50%ERBM Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Option D W D, E < 50%FS Fire Science D W E > 80%

General StudiesGS General Studies D S, W D, E 100%GSBT General Studies Biotechnology Option D W D, E > 50%GSCH General Studies Community Health Option D W D, E > 50%GSDS General Studies Deaf Studies Option D W D, E > 50%GSEE General Studies Elementary Education Option D W D, E > 80%GSET General Studies Energy Utility Technology Option D W D, E > 50%GSHC General Studies Health Care Option D W D, E > 80%GSOE General Studies Occupational Education Option D W D, E > 50%GSPH General Studies Pre-Pharmacy Option D W D, E > 50%HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning C A, W E < 50%

Hotel/Restaurant ManagementFM Food Service Management C W D, E < 50%HO Hospitality/Recreation Management C W D, E > 50%HRFO Hospitality/Recreation Management - Foodservice Management D W D > 50%HRHO Hospitality/Recreation Management - Hospitality Management D W D > 50%

Human ServicesDSC Direct Support C W D, E < 50%HS Human Services C W D, E > 50%HA Human Services D W D, E > 80%LA Liberal Arts D W D, E 100%

Manufacturing TechnologyCAD Computer Aided Design C W D, E < 50%MPC Manufacturing Technology C W D, E < 50%MP Manufacturing Technology D W D, E > 50%MPA Manufacturing Technology - Applied Manufacturing Option D W D, E < 50%

Medical Support SpecialistME Medical Assisting C W D < 50%MSMA Medical Support Specialist - Medical Assisting D W D > 50%

Nurse Education (NE) NUR Nurse Education D W D < 50%NUE Nurse Education Evening D W E < 50%NUL NE Advanced Placement LPN D W E < 50%NUP NE Advanced Placement Paramedic D W E < 50%NA Nursing Assistant C W, S D, W < 50%LP Practical Nursing C W D < 50%LPE Practical Nursing Evening C W E < 50%OT Occupational Therapy Assistant D W D < 50%PT Pharmacy Technician C W, S, G D,E < 50%PEKG Phlebotomy EKG Technician C W, S, G D,E < 50%RT Radiologic Technology D W D < 50%RS Respiratory Care D W D < 50%ST Surgical Technology C W D < 50%

A = QCC at Assabet Valley - 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 > 80% = 80% or moreB = QCC at Burncoat - 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606 > 50% = 50% or moreG = QCC TEC - 751 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 < 50% = Less than 50% S = QCC Southbridge - 5 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550

W = QCC Worcester - 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606 *As of July, 2013WTHS = Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive, Worcester, MA 01605

% Online Location Codes

Electronics Technology (ET) EPCA Electromechanical Technology Career D W D, E < 50%EPTR Electromechanical Technology Transfer D W D, E < 50%CE Electronics Technology C W D, E > 50%ELBI ET Biomedical Instrumentation Option D W D, E > 50%ELET ET Electronics Option D W D, E > 50%

Emergency Medical ServicesEUTC Energy Utility Technology C W D < 50%PC Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic C W D < 50%EM Paramedic Technology D W D < 50%EMT Emergency Medical Technician C W, WTHS E < 50%EI Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate C W D < 50%

EngineeringERG Engineering D W D, E < 50%ERBM Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Option D W D, E < 50%FS Fire Science D W E > 80%

General StudiesGS General Studies D S, W D, E 100%GSBT General Studies Biotechnology Option D W D, E > 50%GSCH General Studies Community Health Option D W D, E > 50%GSDS General Studies Deaf Studies Option D W D, E > 50%GSEE General Studies Elementary Education Option D W D, E > 80%GSET General Studies Energy Utility Technology Option D W D, E > 50%GSHC General Studies Health Care Option D W D, E > 80%GSOE General Studies Occupational Education Option D W D, E > 50%GSPH General Studies Pre-Pharmacy Option D W D, E > 50%HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning C A, W E < 50%

Hotel/Restaurant ManagementFM Food Service Management C W D, E < 50%HO Hospitality/Recreation Management C W D, E > 50%HRFO Hospitality/Recreation Management - Foodservice Management D W D > 50%HRHO Hospitality/Recreation Management - Hospitality Management D W D > 50%

Human ServicesDSC Direct Support C W D, E < 50%HS Human Services C W D, E > 50%HA Human Services D W D, E > 80%LA Liberal Arts D W D, E 100%

Manufacturing TechnologyCAD Computer Aided Design C W D, E < 50%MPC Manufacturing Technology C W D, E < 50%MP Manufacturing Technology D W D, E > 50%MPA Manufacturing Technology - Applied Manufacturing Option D W D, E < 50%

Medical Support SpecialistME Medical Assisting C W D < 50%MSMA Medical Support Specialist - Medical Assisting D W D > 50%

Nurse Education (NE) NUR Nurse Education D W D < 50%NUE Nurse Education Evening D W E < 50%NUL NE Advanced Placement LPN D W E < 50%NUP NE Advanced Placement Paramedic D W E < 50%NA Nursing Assistant C W, S D, W < 50%LP Practical Nursing C W D < 50%LPE Practical Nursing Evening C W E < 50%OT Occupational Therapy Assistant D W D < 50%PT Pharmacy Technician C W, S, G D,E < 50%PEKG Phlebotomy EKG Technician C W, S, G D,E < 50%RT Radiologic Technology D W D < 50%RS Respiratory Care D W D < 50%ST Surgical Technology C W D < 50%

A = QCC at Assabet Valley - 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 > 80% = 80% or moreB = QCC at Burncoat - 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606 > 50% = 50% or moreG = QCC TEC - 751 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 < 50% = Less than 50% S = QCC Southbridge - 5 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550

W = QCC Worcester - 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606 *As of July, 2013WTHS = Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive, Worcester, MA 01605

% Online Location Codes

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locationto QCC southbridge, and all other QCC locations, please see:

www.QCC.edu/directions or call 508.853.2300

admissions Office: 508.854.4262 admissions@qcc.mass.edu

Disability services: 508.854.4471 disabilityservices@qcc.mass.edu

Financial aid Office: 508.854.4261 financialaid@qcc.mass.edu

registrar’s Office: 508.854.4257 registrar@qcc.mass.edu

payment Center: 508.854.4560 businessoffice@qcc.mass.edu

advising & testing Center: 508.854.4308 advising@qcc.mass.edu

Career placement & prior learning Credit: 508.854.4421 careerservices@qcc.mass.edu

I need to call or visit:

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CalendarFall Semester 2013

septembermonday September 2 Labor Day Holidaytuesday September 3 First Semester Classes Begin tuesday September 3 – 10 Add/Drop Period Wednesday September 11 Withdrawal Period Begins

Octobertuesday October 1 All College Day – No Classesmonday October 14 Columbus Day Holiday

Novembermonday November 11 Veteran’s Day Holidaymonday – monday November 4 – 18 Spring Intersession Priority Registration for Returning/Active StudentsFriday November 15 Last Day to Withdraw Without PenaltyFriday November 15 Last Day to Change a Course to or from Auditthursday – sunday Nov. 28 – Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Recess

December Wednesday – tuesday Dec. 11 – Dec. 17 Final Week of Classes

Did you know? an associate degree is worth $1.7 million in future earnings? It is. and you can ensure your future financial success by earning a degree at QCC!**

**Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, The College Payoff

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Career and academic planning• Advising• Career Placement Services• Cooperative Education• Prior Learning Credit (PLC)• Transfer Services• Training and Education Center• Adult Learning Center• CAPS Checklist (Career, Academic and Personal Success)• CAPS Seminars/Workshops

academic support and resources• Alden Library and Harrington Learning Center • Communication Skills Center • General Academic Areas Tutoring Center • Math Center • Transition Center• TRIO Support

Counseling and student support • Counseling Services • Disabilities Services • Veterans Services & Support

resources

student life

QCC has many available resources to help you fulfill your higher educational goals. For complete information on these services, please visit www.QCC.edu or call 508.853.2300.

Enrollment at QCC will open a world of educational opportunities for you but there’s so much more! Your college experience will be fully enhanced by getting involved in extra-curricular activities.

Our wide range of student activities, both on and off-campus, will give you a chance to expand your horizons, build leadership skills, share ideas, and meet interesting people.

The QCC Wyerns put together strong teams each year, have held national rankings, and provide enjoyment and school pride for spectators and players alike. For more information, visit www.QCC.edu/Student-life

There are so many things to do:

• Connect with other students at the Fuller Student Center for a wide variety of student activities• Contribute to the student newspaper, The Open Door,• Join a special interest club (there’s 41 of them!) • Get involved with the Student Senate• Participate in intercollegiate sports teams (QCC offers men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball)• Play Intramural sports or take free exercise classes (QCC offers Circuit Training, Kung Fu, Yoga, Indoor Cycling, P-90X and Zumba)

You can apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.gov. (This is the fastest way to complete your application)

Or you can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the Financial Aid Office, Room 165A in the Administration Building. To complete the FAFSA, you will need to enter Quinsigamond Community College’s Federal School Code which is 002175.

If you need payment assistance or more information on Financial Aid or payment plans, contact the Financial Aid Office, room 165A in the Administration Building. Visit www.QCC.edu/Financial-Aid, call 508.854.4261 or email financialaid@qcc.mass.edu for more information. QCC also offers payment plans — options are included on the bottom of page 10 in this Guide.

QCC has a variety of ways to assist you with paying for college. Our additional aid programs include:

✓ Grant Programs ✓ Tuition Waivers ✓ Scholarships ✓ Federal Work Study Program ✓ Payment Plan ✓ Loans

We can work with you! Don’t let finances stand in your way of achieving your goals. In fact, many students attend QCC for free by applying for financial aid.

Did you know? QCC offers over 30 degree programs and certificate options that you can take 80% ONlINE? save gas — take online classes whenever they fit your schedule!

Financial aid

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tuition and Fees For massachusetts residents: $181 per credit ($24 for tuition and $157 for educational services fee)

For all other students: $387 per credit ($230 for tuition and $157 for educational services fee)

additional Fees per semester: Registration Fee: $55Technology Fee: $70 (1-8 credits) & $125 (9+ credits) Facilities Fee: $80 (1-8 credits) & $135 (9+credits)Student Support Fee: $25Parking Fee: $20Lab Fee: $45 per lab course

additional fees per academic year: Student Identification Fee: $30 Returned Payment fee: $20

tuition WaiverSenior citizens (age 60 and over), Native Americans (certified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs), active duty members of the Armed Forces, and certain Veterans may register for credit courses tuition free provided eligibility is verified. Contact the Registrar’s Office for information, 508.854.4257.

Did you know? an associate Degree is worth $400,000 more than a high school diploma?*** Our degree programs and certificate options are relevant and valuable for today’s workplace. local industry leaders advise us on exactly what they need for employees and we deliver the programs! With over 90 degree and certificate programs, you’ll be working up the ladder at your workplace in no time!

Fall 2013 payment plan Options QCC offers an interest-free monthly tuition payment plan through Nelnet. There is a $35 non-refundable fee to enroll in this plan. The down payments are processed immediately and all monthly payments are due on the 5th of each month.

Down payment # of payments months of paymentOption 1 - 45% 3 September, October, & November

Deadline August 21

Option 2 - 50% 2 October & November

Deadline September 10

Fall 2013 Payment Plan option ends 9/10/2013. For more information, contact the QCC Business Office at 508.854.4560.

FALL 2013

***Source: U.S. Department of Education, www.ed.gov

Don’t forget your books! Fall textbooks are available in the QCC book store and online, Monday, August 26, 2013. Go to bookstore.qcc.mass.edu for complete bookstore

information or call 508.854.4237.

Fall 2013 regular bookstore Hoursmonday – thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Fall 2013 Extended Hours:monday – thursday August 26 – 29 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday August 30 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.monday September 2 CLOSED – HOLIDAYtuesday – thursday September 3 – 5 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday September 6 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.saturday September 7 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.monday – thursday September 9 – 12 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday September 13 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Did you know? QCC offers 41 clubs and organizations, NJCaa sports teams, a full gym with weight room, saunas, exercise equipment, free exercise classes and Intramural sports and personal trainers?

Did you know? Did you know many students attend QCC for free by applying for financial aid? You have options, we can help! to apply for Financial aid, complete the FaFsa (Free application for Federal student aid).

rEGIstEr tODaY!

take an individual class or enroll in a program - there’s still time to register!For more information, visit www.QCC.edu or call 508.853.2300

✓ Affordable, High Quality Education ✓ Finance Options for Everyone ✓ Flexible Scheduling ✓ Pertinent, Valuable Programs you can use NOW! ✓ Transfer Options for four-year colleges and universities ✓ Saving of up to $100,000 by starting at QCC and transferring to a four-year college or university ✓ Convenience – We’re in your neighborhood and online! QCC offers convenient locations:

Worcester • southbridge • marlborough • Online

QCC is your best option for higher education. QCC offers: